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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.94, 238.26 and 107.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.94, 238.26 and 107.55 is: 161.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.94 : 238.26 = 107.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.94/238.26 = 107.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.94x = 238.26 × 107.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.94x = 25,624.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,624.86/158.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.22

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